Kelcie Barker
Asheville,NC
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in community and residential treatment environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to provide excellent patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Eliada Homes
07.2024 - Current
- Administer medications, process orders, arrange for refills, and work closely with MD and clients to monitor for therapeutic effectiveness of medications
- Provide medication administration training and supervision to non licensed staff
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy
- Complete routine audits to assure compliance with company and state policies and regulations
Registered Nurse
Solstice East/Magnolia Mill School
09.2019 - 05.2024
- Assess and treat illness and injuries of 13-18 year old clients in residential treatment with mental health and/or behavioral needs.
- Administer medications, process new orders, arrange for refills, and work closely with psychiatrist and clients to monitor for therapeutic effectiveness of medications
- Act as a liaison and coordinate care between students, guardians, therapists, pharmacy, psychiatrist, nurse practitioners, and other key members of clients treatment team
- Manage training and supervision of Medication Administration Aides and CPR and First Aid Certifications.
Registered Nurse
Eliada Homes
03.2012 - 09.2019
- Performed physical assessments and review of health records for residential students age 5-18, collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team of therapists, social workers, psychiatrists, and clinicians.
- Nurse Manager/Lead Nurse from 2016-2019 supervising up to 16 RN's. Duties included hiring of new nurses, assuring policies and procedures were followed according to facility, state, and federal guidelines, and working closely with the psychiatrist and care team.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
MAHEC OB-GYN
04.2010 - 03.2012
- Assisted with procedures, administered vaccines and other injectable medications as ordered
- Worked with providers in each clinic to provide high quality and compassionate care to each client
- Provided patient education
- Rotated assignments to include charge nurse during the high volume High Risk Ob Clinic and phone triage nurse.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Eliada Homes
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Solstice East/Magnolia Mill School
09.2019 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Eliada Homes
03.2012 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse
MAHEC OB-GYN
04.2010 - 03.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Associate of Arts -
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
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